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... Advanced LAN Category 38 Security Settings Category 42 Additional Features Category 45 Admin Category 50 6 Performing Advanced Tasks 55 Enabling Guest Access 55 Setting Up Parental Controls 56 Changing the Administrator's Password 62 Accessing Files Stored on an Attached USB Drive 62 Updating the Router's Firmware 66 Restoring the Router to Factory Defaults 67 Rebooting the Router 67 Using the Router as an Access Point 68 Configuring UPnP 71 Enabling Port Forwarding 71 Accessing My Net View 73 7 Installing and Using WD Print Share 74 Installing WD Print Share (Windows...
... Advanced LAN Category 38 Security Settings Category 42 Additional Features Category 45 Admin Category 50 6 Performing Advanced Tasks 55 Enabling Guest Access 55 Setting Up Parental Controls 56 Changing the Administrator's Password 62 Accessing Files Stored on an Attached USB Drive 62 Updating the Router's Firmware 66 Restoring the Router to Factory Defaults 67 Rebooting the Router 67 Using the Router as an Access Point 68 Configuring UPnP 71 Enabling Port Forwarding 71 Accessing My Net View 73 7 Installing and Using WD Print Share 74 Installing WD Print Share (Windows...
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... the number of WPS: • When WPS is active. PRODUCT OVERVIEW Front panel LED indicators LED Description Power Steady when the router is powered on WPS-enabled devices. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) When connecting the router and a wireless device (e.g., a printer) that you to the network, the LED indicates the status of USB and Ethernet ports. flashes slowly during setup, the light blinks quickly. • After setup, light is solid when WPS is connecting a network device, the light blinks slowly. • If an error occurs during bootup, firmware upgrades, and...
... the number of WPS: • When WPS is active. PRODUCT OVERVIEW Front panel LED indicators LED Description Power Steady when the router is powered on WPS-enabled devices. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) When connecting the router and a wireless device (e.g., a printer) that you to the network, the LED indicates the status of USB and Ethernet ports. flashes slowly during setup, the light blinks quickly. • After setup, light is solid when WPS is connecting a network device, the light blinks slowly. • If an error occurs during bootup, firmware upgrades, and...
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... turn off the router. Power port Use the included AC power adapter to connect this port to a modem. Ethernet (LAN) ports Use Ethernet (network) cables to connect wired network devices to your network so you can share files and resources. MY NET ROUTERS 8 USER MANUAL My Net N750 router Link LED (Green) Activity LED (Yellow) PRODUCT OVERVIEW Power button Power port Ethernet ports Internet port USB 2.0 ports My Net N900 router Link LED (Green) Activity LED (Yellow) Power button USB 2.0 ports Power port Ethernet ports Internet port Component How to use Internet (WAN...
... turn off the router. Power port Use the included AC power adapter to connect this port to a modem. Ethernet (LAN) ports Use Ethernet (network) cables to connect wired network devices to your network so you can share files and resources. MY NET ROUTERS 8 USER MANUAL My Net N750 router Link LED (Green) Activity LED (Yellow) PRODUCT OVERVIEW Power button Power port Ethernet ports Internet port USB 2.0 ports My Net N900 router Link LED (Green) Activity LED (Yellow) Power button USB 2.0 ports Power port Ethernet ports Internet port Component How to use Internet (WAN...
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...). MY NET ROUTERS 13 USER MANUAL Check online for the latest firmware for your name, email address, and click Register: 9. Note: You can install the software from the Setup CD and update the firmware from the CD (Optional)" on page 20. On the Setup Complete screen, do one of the following: a. b. Register your router to complete the router's wireless settings. To use or configure the router without selecting...
...). MY NET ROUTERS 13 USER MANUAL Check online for the latest firmware for your name, email address, and click Register: 9. Note: You can install the software from the Setup CD and update the firmware from the CD (Optional)" on page 20. On the Setup Complete screen, do one of the following: a. b. Register your router to complete the router's wireless settings. To use or configure the router without selecting...
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.... 3. Press the On/Off button on the back of the router light up . 2. The initial physical connection may be wired, as described in the product package. Continue to the Router Wirelessly (WD SSID)" on page 15. Connecting the Router Physically While the installation wizards for those who want to the router's Internet port and the the modem. Connect the included yellow Internet (Ethernet) cable to connect the router and start using a browser instead of...
.... 3. Press the On/Off button on the back of the router light up . 2. The initial physical connection may be wired, as described in the product package. Continue to the Router Wirelessly (WD SSID)" on page 15. Connecting the Router Physically While the installation wizards for those who want to the router's Internet port and the the modem. Connect the included yellow Internet (Ethernet) cable to connect the router and start using a browser instead of...
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... Review and change current settings. page 27 Advanced Settings Alert Configure advanced settings for performing important tasks. "Advanced Settings" on page 24 Set up Storage Follow the wizard guiding you through the process of the router. "Configuring Wireless Settings" on page 30 Click to display recent alerts about new firmware and network issues and shortcuts to important settings. "Setting Up External Storage" on page 25 Add a Device Add a wireless device and configure its "Adding a Device" on page 20 Connect to Internet Connect the router...
... Review and change current settings. page 27 Advanced Settings Alert Configure advanced settings for performing important tasks. "Advanced Settings" on page 24 Set up Storage Follow the wizard guiding you through the process of the router. "Configuring Wireless Settings" on page 30 Click to display recent alerts about new firmware and network issues and shortcuts to important settings. "Setting Up External Storage" on page 25 Add a Device Add a wireless device and configure its "Adding a Device" on page 20 Connect to Internet Connect the router...
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... MHz for the 2.4 GHz band. WPA2 is highly recommended. However, for accessing the wireless network. Setting Up External Storage You can modify storage settings such as network shares for the 2.4 GHz band. The default setting is 20 MHz for USB storage device(s) attached to the wireless network. Password for better performance and connectivity, WPA2 security mode is the second generation protocol that use a dynamically changing key. BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS Setting Security Mode Network Key Channel Width Channel 3. MY NET ROUTERS 25 USER MANUAL
... MHz for the 2.4 GHz band. WPA2 is highly recommended. However, for accessing the wireless network. Setting Up External Storage You can modify storage settings such as network shares for the 2.4 GHz band. The default setting is 20 MHz for USB storage device(s) attached to the wireless network. Password for better performance and connectivity, WPA2 security mode is the second generation protocol that use a dynamically changing key. BASIC SETTINGS AND TASKS Setting Security Mode Network Key Channel Width Channel 3. MY NET ROUTERS 25 USER MANUAL
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... IP addresses used to connect to your DDNS service provider. The host name (domain name) you configured/ purchased from your ISP. Check with the IPV6 address. Dynamic DNS Screen Dynamic DNS Settings Dynamic DNS DNS (Domain Name System) Server Host Name Username (Email) Password (Key) and Verify Password (Key) Status Click On or Off to the DDNS service. Status of whether your router can successfully connect to and update your IP address to enable or disable dynamic DNS. The LAN link-local IPv6 address...
... IP addresses used to connect to your DDNS service provider. The host name (domain name) you configured/ purchased from your ISP. Check with the IPV6 address. Dynamic DNS Screen Dynamic DNS Settings Dynamic DNS DNS (Domain Name System) Server Host Name Username (Email) Password (Key) and Verify Password (Key) Status Click On or Off to the DDNS service. Status of whether your router can successfully connect to and update your IP address to enable or disable dynamic DNS. The LAN link-local IPv6 address...
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... Mixed 802.11 b+g+n. Channel Width Channel SSID Broadcast WMM QoS For the 5 GHz band, the default network mode is 20 MHz. The default for maximum client compatibility. Security Mode Type of service (QoS) in Wi-Fi networks, prioritizes capability, and optimizes video and audio performance. MY NET ROUTERS 37 USER MANUAL Accept the default (Auto) or select a channel from the dropdown list. Keep this setting for accessing the wireless network. ADVANCED SETTINGS Wireless Setup Screen Wireless 2.4 GHz and Wireless 5 GHz Network Name (SSID) Name given to Off...
... Mixed 802.11 b+g+n. Channel Width Channel SSID Broadcast WMM QoS For the 5 GHz band, the default network mode is 20 MHz. The default for maximum client compatibility. Security Mode Type of service (QoS) in Wi-Fi networks, prioritizes capability, and optimizes video and audio performance. MY NET ROUTERS 37 USER MANUAL Accept the default (Auto) or select a channel from the dropdown list. Keep this setting for accessing the wireless network. ADVANCED SETTINGS Wireless Setup Screen Wireless 2.4 GHz and Wireless 5 GHz Network Name (SSID) Name given to Off...
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... router. DHCP IP Address Range Range of a device on your router is used Internet domains. (For example, when setting the local domain name wdc.com, entering store in a client's web browser results in router mode. View and change host name, subnet mask, and LAN IP address, and enable DNS (Domain Name System) relay. Unique identifier of the wired and wireless devices that are , the fewer the hosts you can be assigned by the DHCP server. Enable DNS Relay LAN...
... router. DHCP IP Address Range Range of a device on your router is used Internet domains. (For example, when setting the local domain name wdc.com, entering store in a client's web browser results in router mode. View and change host name, subnet mask, and LAN IP address, and enable DNS (Domain Name System) relay. Unique identifier of the wired and wireless devices that are , the fewer the hosts you can be assigned by the DHCP server. Enable DNS Relay LAN...
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... by the firewall. MY NET ROUTERS 46 USER MANUAL Define static routes to enable the port forwarding rule. FasTrack QoS - (My Net N600 and N750 routers) Configure QoS powered by WD FasTrack Plus QoS technology. Use QoS rules to forward data. Enhanced WMM (My Net N900 router) -Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) refers to QoS (Quality of your local network to which you want to set the priority of Service) over Wi-Fi. Enable or disable peer...
... by the firewall. MY NET ROUTERS 46 USER MANUAL Define static routes to enable the port forwarding rule. FasTrack QoS - (My Net N600 and N750 routers) Configure QoS powered by WD FasTrack Plus QoS technology. Use QoS rules to forward data. Enhanced WMM (My Net N900 router) -Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) refers to QoS (Quality of your local network to which you want to set the priority of Service) over Wi-Fi. Enable or disable peer...
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... passwords. Firmware Update - System - Use ping tests to keep your local hard drive, load configuration settings, or restore factory default settings. Registering enables WD to notify you of updates to the firmware and send you have not already done so. Display and save logs generated by NTP (Network Time Protocol). Device Mode - Configure your home. When the router is used as an access point, extender mode adds wireless capability to your existing network, expanding Internet access to all the computers in router mode or extender mode. The admin account manages...
... passwords. Firmware Update - System - Use ping tests to keep your local hard drive, load configuration settings, or restore factory default settings. Registering enables WD to notify you of updates to the firmware and send you have not already done so. Display and save logs generated by NTP (Network Time Protocol). Device Mode - Configure your home. When the router is used as an access point, extender mode adds wireless capability to your existing network, expanding Internet access to all the computers in router mode or extender mode. The admin account manages...
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.... ADVANCED SETTINGS Administrator Screen Admin Password Original Password Enter the existing password for remote management connections. The Remote Admin Port cannot be used . If you select Daylight Saving time, from the drop-down list, select the name of the NTP server to manage the router from the drop down lists select the month, week, day of the week, and time of the start and end of your web connections to enable or disable Daylight Saving time. It...
.... ADVANCED SETTINGS Administrator Screen Admin Password Original Password Enter the existing password for remote management connections. The Remote Admin Port cannot be used . If you select Daylight Saving time, from the drop-down list, select the name of the NTP server to manage the router from the drop down lists select the month, week, day of the week, and time of the start and end of your web connections to enable or disable Daylight Saving time. It...
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... to update the firmware file when the router has a wired connection to upgrade the router firmware. System Screen Save and Restore Settings Save settings to a file Restore Settings from a file, click Choose File and select it , and click Upload to your computer. Logout Logout Click Logout. Click Ping. Click Restore Configuration. Connection Check Screen Ping Test Host Name or IP Address Ping Result Enter the host name or IP address of a computer you want to Factory Default Settings...
... to update the firmware file when the router has a wired connection to upgrade the router firmware. System Screen Save and Restore Settings Save settings to a file Restore Settings from a file, click Choose File and select it , and click Upload to your computer. Logout Logout Click Logout. Click Ping. Click Restore Configuration. Connection Check Screen Ping Test Host Name or IP Address Ping Result Enter the host name or IP address of a computer you want to Factory Default Settings...
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... home network. MY NET ROUTERS 55 USER MANUAL Click the Guest Access tab. PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS 6 Performing Advanced Tasks This chapter describes the most important tasks the administrator performs in setting up and maintaining the My Net router. It includes the following topics: Enabling Guest Access Setting Up Parental Controls Changing the Administrator's Password Accessing Files Stored on an Attached USB Drive Updating the Router's Firmware Restoring the Router to Factory Defaults Rebooting the Router Using the Router as an Access Point Configuring UPnP Enabling Port Forwarding...
... home network. MY NET ROUTERS 55 USER MANUAL Click the Guest Access tab. PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS 6 Performing Advanced Tasks This chapter describes the most important tasks the administrator performs in setting up and maintaining the My Net router. It includes the following topics: Enabling Guest Access Setting Up Parental Controls Changing the Administrator's Password Accessing Files Stored on an Attached USB Drive Updating the Router's Firmware Restoring the Router to Factory Defaults Rebooting the Router Using the Router as an Access Point Configuring UPnP Enabling Port Forwarding...
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.... you want to filter web sites by time range. On the Device List View screen (see page 58), below Master Setting, click Time Block to . By default, the screen shows a 24-hour range (12 A.M. - 12 A.M.); Includes all lower level blocks. Medium - Protects against gambling, alcohol, and tobacco content. PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS 2. Click Save. Blocks all web access. Protects against pornography and hard core adult content. ...
.... you want to filter web sites by time range. On the Device List View screen (see page 58), below Master Setting, click Time Block to . By default, the screen shows a 24-hour range (12 A.M. - 12 A.M.); Includes all lower level blocks. Medium - Protects against gambling, alcohol, and tobacco content. PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS 2. Click Save. Blocks all web access. Protects against pornography and hard core adult content. ...
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... is complete, access it through the network as described in "Setting Up External Storage" on page 25. Click OK to Server. 2. After the setup is the external USB drive. 3. PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS Using a Browser (PC) To access the files stored on a USB drive connected to the router, make sure that the drive was properly set up as follows: Windows XP 1. If the router's default name was changed during setup, substitute the new name.
... is complete, access it through the network as described in "Setting Up External Storage" on page 25. Click OK to Server. 2. After the setup is the external USB drive. 3. PERFORMING ADVANCED TASKS Using a Browser (PC) To access the files stored on a USB drive connected to the router, make sure that the drive was properly set up as follows: Windows XP 1. If the router's default name was changed during setup, substitute the new name.
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... cable connections between the router and the electronic device is working properly, replace it cools down. If all else fails, install My Net View from your computer should be connected to the router. 2. TROUBLESHOOTING 8 Troubleshooting Problem Solution The power LED does not illuminate. 1. Ensure that the power cord is powered on the router. The power LED should be connected to access the Internet. 1. Power off your modem should be solid and not flashing. 2. Turn off and power...
... cable connections between the router and the electronic device is working properly, replace it cools down. If all else fails, install My Net View from your computer should be connected to the router. 2. TROUBLESHOOTING 8 Troubleshooting Problem Solution The power LED does not illuminate. 1. Ensure that the power cord is powered on the router. The power LED should be connected to access the Internet. 1. Power off your modem should be solid and not flashing. 2. Turn off and power...
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... power adapters 6 accessing external USB storage 62 accessories 5 adding a wireless device 27 Additional Features screens 45 additional software 4 Admin screens 50 administrator password 62 Advanced LAN screens 38 Advanced Settings screens, components 30 advanced tasks 55 Advanced WAN (Internet) screens 31 Advanced Wireless screens 36 attached storage, accessing files on 62 B back panels of routers 8 basic wireless settings, configuring 24 bottom 9 box contents 5 button Close 30 On/Off 14 Reset 9 WPS 27 C CD, getting started with 10 changing admin password 62 closing an Advanced Settings...
... power adapters 6 accessing external USB storage 62 accessories 5 adding a wireless device 27 Additional Features screens 45 additional software 4 Admin screens 50 administrator password 62 Advanced LAN screens 38 Advanced Settings screens, components 30 advanced tasks 55 Advanced WAN (Internet) screens 31 Advanced Wireless screens 36 attached storage, accessing files on 62 B back panels of routers 8 basic wireless settings, configuring 24 bottom 9 box contents 5 button Close 30 On/Off 14 Reset 9 WPS 27 C CD, getting started with 10 changing admin password 62 closing an Advanced Settings...
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... Firmware Update 52 Guest Access 38 Host and Lan Settings 39 Internet Security & Parental Controls 44 Internet status 31 IPv6 35 IPv6 Status screen 35 Language 53 Log 53 MAC Filter 43 Network UPnP 49 Port Forwarding 46 Registration 53 Routing 47 System 52 Time Settings 51 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) 38 Wireless Setup 37 service 82 service (Australia /New Zealand) 83 setting up a new router (PC) 11 settings advanced 30 basic 20 storage 25 setup Windows Vista/Win7 10 Windows XP 10 setup options 11 sharing a printer...
... Firmware Update 52 Guest Access 38 Host and Lan Settings 39 Internet Security & Parental Controls 44 Internet status 31 IPv6 35 IPv6 Status screen 35 Language 53 Log 53 MAC Filter 43 Network UPnP 49 Port Forwarding 46 Registration 53 Routing 47 System 52 Time Settings 51 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) 38 Wireless Setup 37 service 82 service (Australia /New Zealand) 83 setting up a new router (PC) 11 settings advanced 30 basic 20 storage 25 setup Windows Vista/Win7 10 Windows XP 10 setup options 11 sharing a printer...